WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL Alumni
PORTLAND, OREGON
MILITARY SPOTLIGHT
BEN E. JOHNSON (1961)
US NavyBen Johnson graduated from Wilson in 1961. He served in the Naval Reserve, active duty from 1961-64 and reserve from 1964-1993. Ben enlisted as a Communications Technician on active duty; made first class petty officer (E-6) in reserves prior to direct commission after graduation from PSU; served the entire progression of officer billets before commanding several Naval Reserve Units in the Washington DC area; and retired as a Commander (O-5).